23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for[ a] you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality. Read full chapter. Colossians 3:23-25. 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality. Read Chapter Compare. A. D. 62. 1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Articles Messages Books Podcasts Filter Resources By Ask Pastor John. Questions and answers with John Piper. Look at the Book. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. Solid Joys. Daily devotional with John Piper Colossians 3:5New International Version. 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Read full chapter. Colossians 3:5 in all English translations. Colossians 2. Colossians 3:12. Put on therefore As the apostle had argued for the putting off of the members of the body, from their having put off the old man himself; so he now argues from their having put on the new man, to their putting on of his members; that is, to the exercise of the various graces of the Spirit, and the discharge of the several duties of religion; which though they would not be a Some heretics who turn believers away from faithful service have a false humility (“self-abasement”), which is only “a form of godliness” but denied its power” (2 Tim. 3:5) that is in Christ (Rom. 8:3–4). This fake godliness of legalists was connected with the worship of angels which Scripture forbids (Ex. 20:3–4; cf. Rev. 22:8–9). In Colossians 3:15 the Apostle Paul told believers in Jesus that the peace of God should rule in their hearts. It’s a wonderful and remarkable statement. First, it is the peace of God – not the peace of man, not the peace of surrender, not the peace of compromise. God’s peace is both the peace He has and the peace He gives. sVNhym.